While growing up, we were told never to sweep the house whenever a guest is around. We were also told that doing so was improper, as it signifies that the guest is not welcomed or had overstayed his or her welcome.

ABUJA–PRESIDENT Muhammed Buhari failed to meet up with his earlier promise of submitting list of nominees to the Senate before the end of September. The president had assured that the list containing the nominees into ministerial offices would be submitted to the Red Chamber latest by September 30,for onward screening and possible confirmation.

DETERMINED TO lift the physically challenged persons in Enugu State out of the shackles of despondency, wife of state governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi has distributed 50 wheelchairs to disabled persons drawn from its 17 local government areas. She charged them to be brave and activate their God-given potentials to attain greater heights irrespective of their situation.

The large and growing African youth population has been described as an incredible resource which needed to be tapped into to usher in a new era of economic prosperity in the fast growing agriculture and food sector.

Six people were killed on Wednesday when 15 letter bombs exploded in southern China, state media reported, with blasts reported in more than ten locations including government offices. Dozens more were injured by the explosives apparently placed in express delivery packages, the official Xinhua news agency said of the blasts on the eve of China’s national day holiday.

More than 500 leaders from over 40 countries are expected to attend the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), which opens Wednesday in Lusaka, Zambia, just as AGRA will be releasing its annual Africa Agricultural Status Report.

The federal government’s decision to award marine transportation contracts for crude oil movements from terminals to the refineries is not only cost effective but equally in tune with best environmental practices.

Former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission NDCC, Timi Alaibe has withdrawn from the primary of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State.

AWKA—THE over 40 hectares of land donated by the people of Umuezeotutu village, Ihiala in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State 115 years ago has started causing disquiet in the area, as the new generation of the villagers are uncomfortable with the decision of their older generation, who they accused of dashing out their commonwealth without recourse to the feeling of those coming behind them.

Borussia Moenchengladbach are out to prove back-to-back victories under caretaker coach Andre Schubert are no fluke as they host Manchester City on Wednesday looking to create a Champions League upset.